Irish households warned to ‘never’ put one item in garden bins
The common mistake risks a €4000 fine Irish households have been given a warning to ‘never’ put one specific item in garden bins. Although we’re in the depths of winter and the garden bin may not be full right now, it’s only a matter of time until the garden starts to catch up with you. […]
7 months ago
5 ways you can upcycle the changing table when your baby is potty-trained
It can be bittersweet to watch our children outgrow things we bought for them when they were babies, and have items that were once considered an essential now being rendered useless. The thing is, though, there are plenty of these baby bits that can get a new lease of life if you give them a […]
5 years ago
Soft plastic packaging can now be put into Irish recycling bins
Major changes afoot in the recycling game. Soft plastic items are now acceptable to place into Irish household recycling bins, provided that the material is clean, dry and loose. All permitted waste collection companies will now accept the items so long as they meet the above criteria. Soft plastic may be placed alongside “rigid” plastic […]
5 years ago
H&M has made a kidswear collection made from recycled ocean plastic
This is so amazing. Ocean plastic is a major problem all across the world. Every year, thousands of tons of plastic end up in our oceans and rivers, where it causes pollution, kills fish and destroys marine life. But what if we could attempt to get rid of some of it by putting it to […]
5 years ago
Dublin is finally getting public recycling bins and they’ll be on the streets from today
Have you spotted the new bins yet? Being a born and bred Dub one thing that has always annoyed me in the city centre is the lack of bins, especially recycling bins. In 2020, when a lot of us are looking to be more sustainable it’s a shame that a lot of recyclable items end […]
6 years ago
Many parents are using cloth nappies but would you use reusable toilet roll?
Like many modern day parents, I’m making an effort to cut down on my family’s waste. From using reusable cups for takeaway coffees to cloth nappies, I try to be as zero waste as I possibly can. Some families have begun taking an extra step to stay green by eliminating toilet roll in their home […]
8 years ago